{"product_id":"my-pretty-baby-seeking-truth-and-finding-healing-a-memoir-9798896360049","title":"My Pretty Baby: Seeking Truth and Finding Healing--A Memoir","description":"\u003cb\u003eFor fans of \u003ci\u003eEducated\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Glass Castle\u003c\/i\u003e, a former music industry insider's journey of healing--from childhood trauma through spiritual practices and self-discovery to a place of peace--with some incredible celebrity encounters along the way.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWendy Correa's childhood is characterized by various traumas: the death of her father, emotionally distant siblings, a loving but frequently neglectful mother, and a violent, alcoholic stepfather. After escaping that turbulent life, Wendy's path of self-discovery takes her through Buddhism, meditation, plant medicine, yoga, Native American spirituality, 12-Step programs, and psychotherapy. Native American sweat lodge and vision quest ceremonies further strengthen her sobriety and mental well-being. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e As her inner world begins to open up, so does her outer world. Wendy finds herself regularly encountering extraordinary circumstances: singing on stage with rock 'n' roll royalty at the 1982 inaugural Peace Sunday concert, attending AA meetings with legendary musicians, working at A\u0026amp;M and Geffen Records, and spending time with her musical hero, Joni Mitchell. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Wendy's life takes a new turn when she moves to Aspen and becomes a radio DJ and assistant to gonzo writer Hunter S. Thompson. There, she meets her future husband and begins to build the family she's always longed for--but despite her newfound peace, she is repeatedly drawn back into her family of origin's dysfunction. It's only after her mother's death that Wendy uncovers a painful family secret that finally answers her lifelong question: \u003ci\u003eWhat really happened to my family?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWendy B. Correa\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer, yogi, hiker, as well as a licensed massage therapist. She has worked in the film, television, multimedia, and music industries in Los Angeles and later as a radio DJ in Aspen, Colorado. She holds bachelor's degrees in psychology and theater arts and has contributed articles to \u003ci\u003eMothering\u003c\/i\u003e magazine. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA wife and mother, she resides in Denver, Colorado, and loves traveling to magical destinations with her family. \u003ci\u003eMy Pretty Baby\u003c\/i\u003e is her debut book. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor more information, visit www.wendybcorrea.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"She Writes Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51690767679762,"sku":"9798896360049","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a3931606-ff0a-4270-b13b-55dbbc9fb966.jpg?v=1761747135","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/my-pretty-baby-seeking-truth-and-finding-healing-a-memoir-9798896360049","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}